Women of today: Cebuanas making their mark

Immae A. Lachica 03/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— In one word, how can you describe the women of today? Assertive can be one, adaptive can also be something that describes them, as well as patient and empowered. Contrary to the outdated beliefs…

Mother’s love: A simple gesture of affection draws attention online

Immae A. Lachica 09/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A mother’s love and sacrifice do not have to be trumpeted for us to know how dedicated she is to her family, especially her children. This TikTok video posted by Lyn Baclayon of Guadalupe,…

Cebuano singer owns AGT stage, earns standing ovation from all 4 judges

Immae A. Lachica 06/14/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Another Cebuano singer has made a big impression on the international stage. Rolando “Bunot” Abante grabbed the spotlight during the audition rounds for America’s Got Talent (AGT). Nervous and overwhelmed, Abante got a…

Christmas parties: Some answers on why you join, celebrate them

Immae A. Lachica 12/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “NakaChristmas Party na ba ang tanan?” (Have everyone celebrated their Christmas Party?) It is just three days away from Christmas Day and everyone is in their holiday cheers!  Of course, this is aside…

Andi eats ginabot for the first time

Immae A. Lachica 03/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Are the Happy Islanders family going on a trip abroad anytime soon?  In their recent vlog episode, Andi Eigenmann together with her family shared their quick trip to Cebu City in the past weeks. …

Netizens express admiration for Spanish ship’s crew members

Immae A. Lachica 03/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Cebu visit of Spanish training naval ship, Juan Sebastian Elcano, was indeed a memorable one especially for netizens who feasted their eyes on its handsome and pretty crew members. Comments expressing their admiration…

One year in quarantine, did things change? Read on

Immae A. Lachica 03/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— It seemed like it was just yesterday when everyone was whipping their arms out for a dalgona coffee. And some just got started with their wellness journey. Fast forward to today, Cebu City has…

Grandfather shows love by building treehouse for grandson’s online class

Immae A. Lachica 08/23/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— What’s that one thing your grandfather did for you that you cannot forget? Did he build you a treehouse in the middle of a rice field to get a better internet connection for…

Cebu’s ‘Tubig Queen’ now a bus facilitator for OVP’s free shuttle service

Immae A. Lachica, Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu’s Tubig Queen has temporarily set aside the colorful floral costume that he used to wear while selling bottled water on Cebu City streets. Since July 9, Jay Kummer ‘Dodoy’ Teberio shifted to…

Mandaue logs 35 new COVID cases on June 28

Immae A. Lachica 06/28/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City is ending Sunday night, June 28,2020 with 35 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) This brings the city’s tally of COVID-19 cases to 761, with 230 recoveries and 17 deaths. …

Mandaue City’s COVID cases now at 645

Immae A. Lachica 06/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines -Mandaue City now has a total of 645 recorded cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 with the addition of 18 new cases on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Of the 645 cases, 441 remain as…

Mandaue logs 15 cases, 20 recoveries, 3 deaths on June 21

Immae A. Lachica 06/21/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mandaue has 15 new cases, 20 recoveries and three deaths recorded on Sunday evening, June 21, 2020.  Five of the newly identified patients are from three areas in Barangay Bakilid, Mandaue City.  The…

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